Physics Lab Manager-Durham

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POSITION TYPE: Permanent part-time, 12-month, SHRA, FLSA Non-exempt, 0.75 FTE (30 hours/week)

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $39,546 - $39,856

Hiring salary will be determined based on education, experience, equity, budget, and market considerations.

NCSSM and the Science Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran or national guard. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at hr@ncssm.edu.

Description of Duties:

The Physics Lab Manager is responsible for consulting with Physics faculty and the Physics Chair regarding needs for setting up, taking down, and putting away lab and demonstration equipment on a daily basis. Responsibilities include: setup, takedown, organization and storage of all instructional laboratory and demonstration equipment; maintenance of an up-to-date inventory of equipment and yearly chemical inventory; maintenance and minor repair of equipment; proctoring of student assessments and support for student research. This position will provide a central resource for information regarding location of materials and operating manuals for equipment. This position will train high school students in basic lab safety practices and supervise high school students to assist with the daily work load. This work, which is essential to lab safety, must be performed in-person on site in Durham. This is a 0.75 position with benefits and the daily schedule is 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position reports to the Dean of Science.

Duties:

30% Provide Lab and Demonstration support for faculty

30% Manage Physics laboratories and equipment

15% Supervise Campus Service students

10% Provide proctoring support for faculty

10% Support for student research

5% Other duties as assigned

Knowledge-Technical: Specific knowledge in the area of science related to the research project(s) essential to perform a variety of procedures. Knowledge and ability to independently operate instrumentation, equipment and/or software used for research objectives.

Operations-Research Support: Ability to perform and/or assist in specialized research procedures, tests,

minor animal surgery and/or agricultural practices. For example, ability to perform molecular and biochemical procedures, protein purification, in vitro enzyme analyses, artificial insemination procedures, and care of gnotobiotic animals. Ability to independently prepare and maintain the layout of the subject environment. Ability to calculate appropriate quantities of chemical(s) to ensure they are properly mixed and applied.

Data Collection: Ability to identify and report variations or discrepancies in the data; ability to organize and prepare data for analyses. Ability to provide preliminary summary of experiments, procedures and tests.

Laboratory/Subject Care: Ability to administer specialized medications or chemical treatments

according to established protocols; ability to monitor and report study subject reactions. Ability to ensure

compliance with sanitation and safety procedures by others. Ability to independently perform minor repairs and operate equipment and instruments in support of research laboratory, field, or clinical programs. Ability to identify, track and report variations or discrepancies in inventory used in laboratory; may require ability to distribute supplies. Ability to coordinate tests, procedures and experiments with ancillary units.

High School Diploma and two years of directly related experience required to perform the assigned duties.

Preferred Education and Experience - Undergraduate degree or higher in Physics, Engineering or Astronomy; or Associate degree and two years of directly related experience.

• Lab experience in academia or industry;

• Physics lab experience;

• Knowledge of physics demonstration devices is strongly preferred;

• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with students and faculty;

• Must be able to work with Microsoft Office Suite or G Suite software.

Team NCSSM Benefits

NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees. Highlights include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental, family medical, and community service leave; and flexible work schedules where applicable. Leave is earned monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees and those working less than 12 months. Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan, multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP), supplemental retirement savings plans, tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System, and free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria. Additional perks include life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.

Please visit NCSSM Employee Benefits for more information.

About NCSSM:

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM's Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor's degree in a STEM field -- over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students.

For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu.

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via this link: Physics Lab Manager-Durham.

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf at fullgraf@ncssm.edu.

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer